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1954 Map of Medfra A-6

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Medfra A-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Takotna River meanders through a low-lying basin of wetlands and oxbow lakes in this mid-century survey of the Alaska interior. This landscape is defined by the complex water systems of The Forks and the marshy reaches surrounding Hook Lake. To the west and south, the terrain rises sharply toward the peaks of Cloudy Mountain and the heights of Porcupine Ridge, while Appel Mountain stands as a prominent landmark in the southeast corner.

Transportation through this wilderness during the 1950s was largely seasonal, as evidenced by the Winter Trail cutting through the eastern flats. This route highlights the reliance on frozen ground and ice for moving goods and people through the remote backcountry before the development of permanent road infrastructure. Small tributaries such as Ivy Creek, John Reek Creek, and Galickson Creek drain the surrounding uplands, feeding the intricate network of the river basin.